On March 8th I went home on my lunch break and took a full hour nap. On a March 10th my throat burned when I breathed, and I started coughing. The cough was deep, and felt like your knees do when you fall and scrape them on cement. I worked the full day used the … Continue reading Diagnosis: A Mild Hoax
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Accepting Failure
Most days I would describe myself as fairly successful. I reached the glass ceiling in my industry at 28*, but I'm out there presenting unplanned presentations trying to not get cut in the process. My struggle is not singular. I'm one of many who have been successful, to a point, and are baffled at what … Continue reading Accepting Failure
Resolute You
I'd be a bad blogger, and a worse life coach, if I didn't tell you what to do to get your life back on track after another year of just living. I mean, what are you doing with your life if you aren't gearing up to invest in yourself at this moment of annual renewal? … Continue reading Resolute You
The Work Sexlife Balance
Not that long ago, I worked seven days a week, getting up early, going to sleep early, and barely scraping by. The benefit to the endless drudgery was the occasional mid-afternoon tryst. But now I am in a position of power, which does not allow me such delights. Instead of getting some action, I'm serving … Continue reading The Work Sexlife Balance
Yes Sir, No Sir: Helpful Hints for Meeting Executives
I work for a smallish company with a rather intimidatingly available set of executives. They know the folks who work for them, the President of the company knows that I'm the new girl (despite six years and as many positions) and the COO thinks I'm rather loud. A few weeks ago my company announced a … Continue reading Yes Sir, No Sir: Helpful Hints for Meeting Executives
Monday Morning Hangovers: Dealing as an Adult
Next weekend is going to be a shit show of drunk Americans celebrating our freedom, because we, as Americans, are free to get drunk and blow stuff up, so says the Declaration of Independence*. This year, The 4th of July falls on a Monday so maybe it's a less than great example. But summer Mondays, … Continue reading Monday Morning Hangovers: Dealing as an Adult
Office First Aid
So you're chocking to death on a flake of coconut during a chat with the boss? It's okay, we've all been there. If your office has prepared for this disaster you may survive this ordeal. If not, at least you'll be the reason your company no longer allows coconut during working hours, new policy y'all! … Continue reading Office First Aid
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